Department: Elementary

In Education since 1996

Favorite Bible Verse: Romans 15:13
May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may abound in hope.

About Me
I have been married since 1996 and have two daughters, who both graduated from FFCS. I am a Bible Study Fellowship group leader and nursery director at my church – Brush Prairie Baptist Church. I love to read, make cards, scrapbook and spend time at the beach. I have a heart for children and love to see them learn and grow and am thankful for the opportunity to point them to Jesus.

Education
Bachelor in Education – Ohio University with an Early Childhood Endorsement

In education since 2020

Favorite Bible Verse: Psalm 37:4-7

About Me
I moved to the Battle Ground area several years ago and began teaching at Firm Foundation shortly after. I like coffee, puzzles, hiking, travel, and doing craft projects. I enjoy teaching for several reasons – I love the challenge of doing something different every day, I love the energy of the students, and I especially love being able to teach in a school where I can point students to Jesus daily!

Education
Bachelor in Language, Literacy and Cultural Studies with an Elementary Education Endorsement

In Education since 1992

Favorite Bible Verse: Romans 13-15

About Me
It is such an honor to be teaching first grade here at Firm Foundation Christian School. After receiving my bachelors’ degree in education from Washington State University in 1992, I have been blessed to have been educating children from preschool through third grade. I taught first grade for six years in the Union Gap School District. In 1997 I received my master’s degree in curriculum and instruction from City University. My Husband, Kyle and I moved to Clark County in 2002 with our first child. Since then, the Lord blessed our family with two more boys! I had the privilege of being a stay at home mom with my sons in their younger years. However, the desire to teach never left my heart and I found many opportunities to stay involved in educating young children. Whether volunteering in the children’s ministry at my church or leading a small group in a Mom’s group, or teaching preschool, I love teaching little ones to grow in Jesus and in their academics. I have learned and continue to learn so much from each child that I have had the pleasure of teaching. In my free time I enjoy spending time with my family, watching my boys sporting events, gardening, and being outdoors. Teaching in a school that is dedicated to a child’s spiritual, emotional, and academic growth is exciting. I am very thankful that God led me and my family to Firm Foundation Christian School and I am excited to see how He will use me to minister to the hearts of little children.

Education
Master of Arts in Education – City University Bellevue WA
Specialization: Curriculum and Instruction
Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education Washington State University Pullman
Minor:Reading

Favorite Bible Verse: Jeremiah 29:11

About Me
I love reading, drawing, spending time with my family and friends. I believe my strengths are an eagerness to learn and my commitment to a task and finding solutions to a problem. I prioritize growing in faith (more theology and diving deeper into the Bible!). I have known I wanted to be a teacher since I was young. I had worked in the children’s Sunday schools at my church and fell in love with being able to teach the kids about God and developing their curious minds and being able to listen and try to answer their questions about anything and everything.

Education
Bachelors in Elementary Education – Western Governors University

Favorite Bible Verse: Matthew 6:25-34

About Me
Outside of school, I enjoy spending time with my husband and our three children. We love family bike rides and hikes. I enjoy gardening, baking, and singing. I am honored to be part of the FFCS faculty and love making personal connections with each of my students.

Education
Bachelor of Arts – Elementary Education

Favorite Bible Verse: Colossians 3:23-24

About Me
Hi! I’m Naomi Ungureanu, and I’m thrilled to be teaching 2nd grade this year. I graduated from Firm Foundation Christian School in 2021 after attending from 6th through 12th grade, and it’s a blessing to return as a teacher. I strive to create a Christ-centered classroom where students feel supported, encouraged, and excited to learn and grow both academically and in their walk with the Lord. Outside of teaching, I enjoy spending time with family and friends and staying involved in my church community.

Education
Bachelor’s in Elementary Education – Grand Canyon University

Joined the FFCS teaching team in 2022

Favorite Bible Verse: Proverbs 3:5-6
Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths.

About Me
Together with my husband and 4 children, we enjoy serving our church as Youth Pastors and Worship Pastors. We serve in the church where we grew up in and my parents are the Pastors. We love our church. Our family loves to play games and go on road trips. We love music and sports. I never thought teaching was part of God’s plan for my life, but when you say “yes” to God, he has an amazing way of showing you that “His plans are better than yours”. I love leading worship and working with our Youth Group – and now, God has broadened our shoulders to include teaching at FFCS. What a joy and delight. I love teaching and I love the students God has placed in my class! I love being able to share Jesus with them every day.

Education
Bachelor’s Degree – Speech Communication and Bible / Theology – Multnomah Bible College
Master’s Degree – Elementary Education – in progress